Monthly Archives: November 2017

Today everyone sort of did their own things. Mirinda had to go to work, I had a Talking Newspaper, Fi and Lauren were going to tackle Oxford Street and Andrew and Jason were undecided…though they weren’t going to London to … Continue reading →

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I (very happily) headed off for the gym while the house still slept. That’s not exactly accurate because I made Mirinda a cup of tea before I walked out the door. While I worked it, Mirinda, Fiona and Jason (he … Continue reading →

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So these guys turned up tonight… …after spending a few days in Dubai. They went from 27 degrees to 3 in around eight hours. They managed to reach us by about 10pm. Most of my day had been in making … Continue reading →

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Harry proposed to Meghan while they cooked a chicken which was only slightly more romantic than the way I proposed to Mirinda over the washing up. And that’s the only thing I’m likely to say about the upcoming royal wedding…there’ll … Continue reading →

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Every year, Mirinda plants up her winter pots. This year is no different and today we went to the garden centre to buy a whole load of pot plants to brighten up the terrace. I say it’s ‘no different’ except … Continue reading →

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Today Andy from Sliderobes turned up and finished the job. I thought it would take about an hour but it was more like three. It looks fantastic. Half an hour after he’d gone, I had replaced all the DVDs. Once … Continue reading →

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It was very quiet at the gym today. After finishing my (almost) 12km ride I hopped off the bike to find only one other person behind me, running like a lunatic on a treadmill. It was also nice and empty … Continue reading →

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There will be no European Capital of Culture in the UK. UK bidding cities are upset. The EU organises and awards the city that wins. Brexit means we won’t be in Europe so why do people think they can still … Continue reading →

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David Cassidy died today. He had cancer and had been admitted to hospital last week. Who didn’t like the Partridge Family? It was simple escapism that will never fail to raise a smile. He was only 67. From what I’ve … Continue reading →

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Greggs the Bakers, a large chain of purveyors of various sweet and savoury pastry treats, produced an advent calendar for Christmas this year that has caused a bit of a furore…as well as quite a few guffaws. I have to … Continue reading →

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